JP2020005737A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that suppresses a decrease in interest by executing variable display for an appropriate variation time.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a first big winning in which time saving control is performed in a first period after a big winning, and time saving control for the first period can be specified; a second big winning in which time saving control is performed in a second period shorter than the first period after the big winning, and time saving control for the second period is difficult to specify; and a third big winning in which time saving control is performed in the first period after the big winning, and time saving control for the first period is difficult to specify. The third period in which a short special symbol variation time is determined after the big winning game state is terminated by the second big winning or the third big winning is shorter than a fourth period in which the short special symbol variation time is determined after the big winning game state is terminated by the first big winning, and a long special symbol variation time is determined after the third period elapses.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that can execute a game.

  After a big hit game, in a gaming machine (so-called ST machine) controlled to an advantageous state (high-precision state) in which a large hit is easily performed until a predetermined number of variable displays are performed, the first five variable displays in the high-precision state are performed. As an immediate hit mode, there is a mode in which a large hit is made with a shorter fluctuation time than other variable displays (for example, FIG. 55 of Patent Document 1).

  Further, there is an ST machine that is controlled to a latent state (a gaming state in which a high-accuracy state or a low-accuracy state is unknown) after a big hit game (for example, Patent Document 2).

JP-A-2006-83580 JP 2017-70784 A

  In a gaming machine in which a jackpot type (a jackpot controlled in a high-accuracy state or a jackpot controlled in a low-accuracy state) cannot be specified, if a period during which variable display is performed with a short fluctuation time is long, an advantageous state ends early. There is a possibility that the player will be given an impression that the game will be lost, thereby reducing the interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and has as its object to provide a gaming machine that suppresses a decrease in interest by executing variable display with an appropriate fluctuation time.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention
A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
State control means that can be controlled to a special state more advantageous than the normal state (for example, a state in which time saving is controlled) after the end of the advantageous state;
Variable display time determining means for determining a variable display time for performing variable display,
In the advantageous state,
In the first advantageous state (see FIG. 14), the first advantageous state (see FIG. 14) is controllable to the special state, and the controllable period to the special state is the first period. For example, the first big hit),
After the end of the advantageous state, the special state can be controlled in the second period (see FIG. 14) shorter than the first period, and the period in which the special state can be controlled is the first period and the second period. A second advantageous state (for example, a second big hit) in which it is difficult to specify
A third state in which it is possible to control to the special state in the first period after the end of the advantageous state, and it is difficult to specify whether the period in which the special state can be controlled is the first period or the second period. There is an advantageous state (for example, the third big hit),
The variable display time determining means,
After the end of the second advantageous state or the third advantageous state and in a third period shorter than the second period (see FIG. 14), the variable display time is determined to be the first variable display time (for example, FIG. By referring to the super shortening table shown in FIG. 11 (A), the special figure variation time of 2 seconds and 4 seconds is determined),
In the fourth period (see FIG. 14) after the end of the first advantageous state and longer than the third period, the variable display time is determined to be the first variable display time (for example, as shown in FIG. 11A). By referring to the super-shortening table shown, the special figure fluctuation time of 2 seconds and 4 seconds is determined),
In a period after the end of the second advantageous state or the third advantageous state and after the elapse of the third period, the variable display time is determined to be a second variable display time longer than the first variable display time. (For example, the special figure variation time of 5 seconds or more is determined by referring to the normal shortening table A shown in FIG. 11C).
It is characterized by the following.
According to such a configuration, after the end of the advantageous state (second advantageous state or third advantageous state) in which the period controlled in the special state is difficult to identify, the advantageous state in which the period controlled in the special state can be identified The period during which the shorter variable display time (first variable display time) is determined is shorter than after the end of the (first advantageous state). For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from giving an impression that the special state ends immediately even though the period during which the special state is controlled is unknown, and to suppress a decrease in interest. .
Note that the variable display time determined in each period described above is not uniquely determined by the first variable display time or the second variable display time, but is determined by another variable display time. You may. That is, in the third period and the fourth period, for example, 2 seconds can be determined as the first variable display time, but the determination of another time (for example, 4 seconds) is not excluded. Similarly, in a period after the end of the second advantageous state or the third advantageous state and after the third period has elapsed, for example, 5 seconds can be determined as the second variable display time, but other times ( This does not preclude the determination of, for example, 20 seconds).

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1),
The variable display time determining means,
A period after the end of the second advantageous state or the third advantageous state and after the third period has elapsed, and a period after the end of the first advantageous state and after the fourth period has elapsed. In the above, the variable display time of the variable display controlled to the advantageous state is determined to a predetermined time (for example, by referring to the normal shortening table A shown in FIG. 11C, PB2-1 (20 seconds) ),
The variable display time of the variable display controlled to the advantageous state in the third period after the end of the second advantageous state or the third advantageous state, and in the fourth period after the end of the first advantageous state. Is determined to be shorter than the predetermined time (for example, PB1-1 (4 seconds) is determined by referring to the super-shortening table shown in FIG. 11A).
It is characterized by the following.
According to such a configuration, in the third period after the end of the second advantageous state or the third advantageous state, or in the fourth period after the end of the first advantageous state, the variable display of the variable display controlled to the advantageous state is performed. Since the time is short, it is possible to give the player a sense of excitement.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2),
A first notification effect (for example, a V symbol) for notifying that the first advantageous state is controlled; a second notification effect for notifying that the second advantageous state is controlled; and a third notification effect for controlling the third advantageous state. A third notification effect for notifying that control is performed, and a notification effect execution unit capable of executing the third notification effect,
The second notification effect and the third notification effect are in a common effect mode (for example, an odd symbol or an even symbol).
It is characterized by the following.
According to such a configuration, it is not known which of the second notification effect and the third notification effect is being executed, so that the player's attention to the notification effect can be increased.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3),
Detecting means (for example, a push button 31B) capable of detecting an action of the player;
Suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect (see FIG. 16 (2)) indicating that the first advantageous state has been controlled, or the second advantageous state or the third advantageous state has been controlled. And
The suggestion effect execution means is capable of executing the suggestion effect in association with the detection of the player's action by the detection means (see FIGS. 16 (3A) and (3B)).
It is characterized by the following.
According to such a configuration, a suggestive effect indicating which advantageous state has been controlled is executed in association with the operation of the player, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4),
An effect executing means for executing an effect in a predetermined effect mode (for example, mode effect) according to the variable display,
The effect execution means,
An effect (for example, the continuation mode shown in FIG. 15 (β6)) in the first period that can be controlled to the special state after the third advantageous state ends and in the period after the second period elapses, After the first advantageous state is finished, the special state is controllable in the first period and the second period is passed after the second period elapses (for example, the continuation mode shown in FIG. 15A5). Execute in the production mode of
It is characterized by the following.
According to such a configuration, when the second period elapses even after the end of the third advantageous state in which the period controlled in the special state is unknown, the second period elapses after the end of the first advantageous state. Since the effect is performed in the same effect mode as at the time, a sense of security can be given to the player.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
An effect executing means for executing an effect in a predetermined effect mode according to the variable display,
The effect execution means,
The effect (for example, the special mode shown in FIG. 15 (α6)) in the period after the end of the second advantageous state and after the end of the special state is changed to the end of the first advantageous state or the third advantageous state. After that, the effect in a period after the end of the special state (for example, the normal mode) is performed in a different effect form,
It is characterized by the following.
According to such a configuration, even if the special state ends in a short time by being controlled to the second advantageous state, the subsequent effects are controlled to the first advantageous state or the third advantageous state, and the special state is controlled. Since the game is executed in a different effect form than when the game has ended, it is possible to reduce the player's disappointment that the special state has ended in a short period of time.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control process processing. It is a figure showing an example of a big hit type. It is a figure showing the example of composition of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of the fluctuation pattern determination table switched according to the frequency of change for every big hit type. It is a figure showing the example of composition of a fluctuation pattern decision table. It is a figure showing the example of composition of a fluctuation pattern decision table. It is a figure which shows an example of the table for determining the reach type of SP reach and the type of stop symbol. It is the figure which made an example of the variable display performed after the big hit for every big hit type in time series. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of the effect performed after the end of a big hit for every big hit type. It is a figure showing the example of execution of the production concerning a modification.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined hitting and firing device into the game area.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area), a variable display (also called a special figure game) of a special symbol (also called a special figure) as a plurality of types of special identification information is provided. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B for performing are provided. These are each composed of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

  The “variable display” of a special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). The fluctuation includes update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the case of the change of the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbols described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. In addition, the fluctuation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derived or derived display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). Note that the variable display may be referred to as a variable display or a variable display.

  The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as “second special figure game”. In addition, the special symbol display device which performs the variable display of the special symbol may be one type.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

  For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special figure game and the second special figure game, a decorative pattern as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern (a pattern indicating a number or the like). Is variably displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, up and down). (Scroll display of direction and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decoration symbol executed synchronously is also simply referred to as a variable display.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a suspended display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. The hold display and the active display are also collectively referred to as a variable display corresponding display corresponding to the variable display.

  The number of variable displays suspended is also referred to as the suspended storage number. The number of reserved storages corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as a first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storages corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as a second reserved storage number. In addition, the sum of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, there are provided a first hold display 25A and a second hold display 25B each including a plurality of LEDs. Displays the first number of reserved storages, and the second reservation display 25B displays the second number of reserved storages based on the number of lighted LEDs.

  Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

  The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning port that is always kept in a fixed open state by which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the first special figure game can be started.

  The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning prize ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing piece is in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in an off state, so that the tip of the movable wing piece is Is in the closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port (also referred to as the second starting winning port being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning prize ball device 6B is in an open state in which a game ball can enter the second starting winning opening when the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 is on (second starting). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special figure game can be started. It should be noted that the variable winning ball device 6B only needs to change between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four lower right and left sides of the game area), a general winning opening 10 which is always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member is provided. In this case, when the player enters any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning port is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and a special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. Form.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for the special electric accessory) is in the off state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball becomes large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the ON state, the special winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening. Become.

  When game balls enter the special winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When the game ball enters the big winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10, for example.

  A game ball entering each winning port including the general winning port 10 is also referred to as “winning”. In particular, winning at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area), a normal symbol display 20 is provided. As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 includes a 7-segment LED or the like, and variably displays ordinary symbols as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from special symbols. The normal symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9”, a lighting pattern such as “−”, or the like. The normal design may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal symbol is also called an ordinary game.

  On the left side of the image display device 5, a pass gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided. Based on the passing of the game ball through the passage gate 41, the general-purpose game is executed.

  Above the normal symbol display 20, there is provided a general symbol holding display 25 </ b> C. The general-purpose display indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored general-purpose reservations, which is the number of general-purpose games whose execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

  On the surface of the game board 2, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails are provided. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports are taken in.

  Loudspeakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a gaming effect lamp 9 for a gaming effect is provided around the gaming area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

  At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided.

  At a lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to fire a game ball toward a game area by a hit ball firing device is provided.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball rented by a predetermined ball rental machine is held so that it can be supplied to the hitting ball launching device (storage). ) Is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) for paying out prize balls when the upper plate is full is provided.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by a player. An operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like is provided. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are provided as detecting means for detecting the operation (operation, etc.) of the player, but other detecting means may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
A game ball is fired toward a game area by a rotation operation by a player on a hit ball operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the ordinary symbol game on the ordinary symbol display 20 is started. In the case where the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41 during a period during the execution of the previous general-purpose game or the like (when the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41 but cannot immediately execute the general-purpose game based on the passage). The normal game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In this ordinary symbol game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol will be "per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol (regular symbol lost symbol) other than the symbol per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the determined ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol is “regular symbol lost”. When "per day" is reached, opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period of time (the second starting winning opening becomes open).

  When a game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, a first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

  When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

  Note that, when the game ball enters (wins) the starting winning opening during a period during which the special figure game is being executed, or a period in which the game is controlled to the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state described later (the start winning prize has occurred. When the special figure game based on the start winning prize cannot be immediately executed), the execution of the special figure game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In the special figure game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, “7”, the actual symbol is different depending on the big hit type to be described later) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, it becomes “big hit” and the big hit symbol If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, “2”) different from the above is stopped and displayed, “small hit” is obtained. If a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “−”) different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “losing” is displayed.

  After the display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the big hit gaming state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit game state.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is defined as a timing when a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) elapses, and a timing when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, nine). It is continued until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which a special winning opening can be opened in one round, and is hereinafter also referred to as an opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the special winning opening is opened is called a round (round game). In the big hit game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the round reaches a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or 2 times).

  In the big hit game state, the player can obtain a prize ball by causing the game ball to enter the big winning opening. Therefore, the big hit gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the big hit game state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous to the player.

  Note that the "big hit" is set with a big hit type. For example, a plurality of types of opening modes of the special winning opening (the number of rounds and the upper limit period of opening) and a game state after the big hit game state (a normal state, a time saving state, a probable change state, etc. to be described later) are prepared. Type is set. As the big hit type, a big hit type where many prize balls can be obtained or a big hit type where few or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

  In the small hitting game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. For example, in the small hitting game state, the opening mode is the same as the big hitting game state in the case of some of the big hit types (the number of opening of the special winning opening is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the special winning opening is also the same). Etc.) to open the big winning opening. As in the case of the big hit type, a small hit type may be provided for “small hit”.

  After the big hitting game state is ended, the state may be controlled to a time saving state or a probable change state according to the above big hit type.

  In the time saving state, control (time saving control) for shortening the average special figure fluctuation time (the period during which the special figure is fluctuated) is performed as compared with the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average time for fluctuating the figure (the period for fluctuating the figure) is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability of "hitting the figure" in the figure drawing game is improved compared to the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that allow the game balls to easily enter the second start winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly, the second special symbol) is improved, and is a state advantageous to the player.

  In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result is “big hit” is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probable change state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because the change efficiency of the special symbol is improved and a “big hit” is likely to occur.

  The time-saving state and the probable change state continue until one of the end conditions such as the execution of the predetermined number of special figure games and the start of the next big hit game state is satisfied first. Execution of a predetermined number of special figure games as an end condition is also referred to as count cut (time cut, time cut probability change, etc.).

  The normal state is a game state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time-saving state, a probable change state, or the like. The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special map game will be a "big hit", is set in the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a predetermined return after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed). This is a state in which control is performed in the same manner as when the processing is not performed.

  The state in which the probable change control is being executed is also referred to as a high-probability state, and the state in which the probable change control is not being executed is referred to as a low-probability state. The state in which the time-saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time-saving control is not executed is called a low base state. By combining these, the time saving state is also called a low-probability high-base state, the probable change state is a high-precision high-base state, and the normal state is also a low-probability low-base state. The high-accuracy and low-base state is also referred to as a high-accuracy low-base state.

  After the small hitting game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the control is continued to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes “small hit” (however, “small hit” occurs. If the special figure game at that time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number cut, the game state is naturally changed). Note that the display result of the special figure game does not have to have “small hit”.

  Note that the gaming state may change based on the fact that a game ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area within a special winning opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when a game ball passes through a specific area, the state may be controlled to be a positively changed state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects for notifying the progress of the game and raising the game) are executed in accordance with the progress of the game. The effect will be described below. Note that the effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or a game effect lamp 9 is provided. May be performed by turning on / off the light, operating the movable body 32, or the like.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5, as the effect performed in accordance with the progress of the game, the first special figure game or the In response to the start of the two special figure game, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. At the timing when the display result (also called a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game or the second special figure game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative symbols) which is a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol ) Is also stopped (derived).

  During the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbols, the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbols may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for a decorative symbol that is not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 forms a part of a jackpot combination described later. Is continued.

  In addition, a reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special figure game and the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) to be a "big hit" (also referred to as a big hit reliability or a big hit expectation) according to the effect mode. A plurality of different types of reach effects are executed. The reach effects include, for example, a normal reach and a super reach having a higher hit reliability than the normal reach.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, a fixed decoration pattern which is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration). The display result of the variable display of the symbol is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, “7”) are stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

  In the case of "probable change big hit" which is controlled to the probable change state after the end of the big hit game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7", etc.) are stopped and displayed together, and after the big hit game state ends, the probable change state is set. In the case of a non-probable variable jackpot (normal jackpot) that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, “6”) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as positive variation symbols, and the even-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as non-positive variable symbols (normal symbols). After reaching the reach mode with the non-probable variable symbol, a promotion effect that eventually becomes “probable variable jackpot” may be executed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “small hit”, the display result of the variable display of the decoration symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 is a fixed decoration symbol (for example, “ 1 35 ”) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols forming the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left," "middle," and "right." In addition, when the display result of the special figure game is “big hit” of some big hit types (big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state), and when it is “small hit” Alternatively, a common fixed decorative symbol may be derived and displayed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode does not become the reach mode, and the non-reach combination fixed decorative pattern (“ (Also referred to as “non-reach loss”) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “non-reach loss”). When the display result is “losing”, after the decorative pattern variable display mode becomes the reach mode, a predetermined reach combination other than the big hit combination (“reach loss”) is displayed as the decorative symbol variable display result. The fixed decoration symbol may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decoration symbol is "reach loss").

  The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the above-described variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect for giving a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a look-ahead notice effect for giving a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display with execution suspended). As the prefetch notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

  In addition, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and restarting the variable display, one variable display is made to look like a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. A pseudo continuous production may be executed.

  During the big hit game state, a big hit middle effect for notifying the big hit game state is executed. As the large hit production, a production that notifies the number of rounds or a promotion production that indicates that the value of the big hit game state is improved may be executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, a small hitting effect for notifying the small hitting game state is executed. The big hit game in the small hit game state and in some big hit types (a big hit type in the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, a big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a high accuracy state) By performing a common effect in the state and the state, the player may not be able to know whether the current state is the small hitting game state or the big hitting game state. In such a case, by performing a common effect after the end of the small hitting game state and after the end of the big hitting game state, it is possible to make it impossible to distinguish between the high-accuracy state and the low-accuracy state. You may.

  Further, for example, when a special map game or the like is not being executed, a demonstration (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15 and the like as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of holding), execution of a general-purpose game (including management of holding), Game state, small hitting game state, game state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an input / output port (I / O) 105.

  The CPU 103 performs a process for controlling the progress of the game (a process for realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns to be described later, effect control commands to be described later, and data to be referred to when making various determinations to be described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is partially or entirely stopped. Note that all or a part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

  The random number circuit 104 renewably counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (gaming random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The gaming random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals to be described later) are input, and various signals (the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first reservation). An output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second reservation display 25B, the general-purpose reservation display 25C, and the like (solenoid driving signal).

  The switch circuit 110 detects detection signals (game balls pass or fail) from various switches for detecting game balls (gate switch 21, starting port switch (first starting port switch 22A and second starting port switch 22B), count switch 23). (A detection signal indicating that the vehicle has entered and the switch has been turned on, etc.), and is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal indicates that the passing or approach of the game ball has been detected.

  The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a special winning opening door. Transmit.

  The main board 11 (the game control microcomputer 100), as part of the control of the progress of the game, directs an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game, etc.) in accordance with the progress of the game. 12 The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a big hit type)), and a fluctuation pattern used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), A game status (for example, start and end of variable display, open status of a special winning opening, occurrence of a prize, the number of storages held, a game state), a command for specifying an error occurrence, and the like.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and effects based on the received effect control command (various effects according to the progress of the game. (Including various types of notification such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of restoration of power interruption).

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute an effect together with the display control unit 123 (this is a process for realizing the above functions of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed). Determination, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and a signal appropriately indicating the operation content). In some cases, the control unit 123 may be instructed.

  The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

  The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image by supplying a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed to the image display device 5 based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal designating a sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output a sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and to turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or a lamp signal (a signal designating the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

  The audio control board 13 includes various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signals, and outputs sounds designated by the sound designation signals from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let it.

  The lamp control board 14 includes various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode specified by the lamp signal. I do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the turning on / off of the lamp.

  The sound output, the control of turning on / off the lamp (supply of a sound designation signal or a lamp signal, etc.), and the control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32, etc.) are executed by the effect control CPU 120. You may do so.

  The random number circuit 124 counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (effect random numbers) used for executing various effects in an updatable manner. The effect random number may be updated by the effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for inputting an effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11 or the like, and for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). And an output port.

  Substrates other than the main substrate 11, such as the effect control board 12, the voice control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, an operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operation of the main board 11)
First, main operations of the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a game control main process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

  In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, and the like), setting of making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on while the clear switch is on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), an initialization process (step S8) is performed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets an initial value in a work area.

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

  If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether or not backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power outage or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes a power supply stop processing immediately before the power supply is stopped due to the stop of the power supply. In the process at the time of power supply stop, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a process of protecting data in the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes a process of adding an error detection code (check sum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data for progressing the game (including various flags, various timer states, and the like), but also the state of the backup flag and an error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether the backup flag is on. If the backup flag is off and no backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (Step S4; No), an initialization process (Step S8) is executed.

  When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (Step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (Step S4). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time of stopping the power supply, for example, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

  If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (Step S5; No), the initialization process (Step S8) is executed because the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply.

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (Step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (Step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state at the time of stopping the power supply. In the recovery processing, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, the game state is restored to the state when the power supply was stopped, and if the special symbol is being changed, the special symbol change is restarted from the state before the recovery by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

  Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing recovery from the power interruption to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In conjunction with this, the effect control command to specify the backed-up game state before the power interruption, or the effect control to specify the display result of the running special figure game if the special figure game is being executed. A command may be transmitted. As these commands, the same commands as those set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command specifying the time of restoration from the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the restoration from the power interruption has been performed or that the restoration from the power interruption is being performed. Screen display to perform The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

  After transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12 after ending the restoration process or the initialization process, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, a register of a CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and an interrupt is permitted (step S12). ). Thereafter, a loop process is started. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute a timer interrupt process.

  Upon receiving the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receiving the interrupt request, the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, so that the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether a detection signal has been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of the jackpot) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of wins and the like, and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the state has changed to a certain probability) are output (step S23).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the game random number used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S25). When the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process at each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the special figure game, control of the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control of the game state, and the like are realized. See below).

  Subsequent to the special symbol processing, the ordinary symbol processing is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process process every time the timer interrupts, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the general symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball to the passing gate 41), This enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on “per-day drawing”. The execution of the ordinary symbol game is performed by driving the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the ordinary symbol reservation display 25C is turned on to display the ordinary symbol reservation number.

  After executing the normal symbol process process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out prize balls, and the like may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt process. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a command control process (Step S27). In some cases, the CPU 103 sets transmission of a production control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set to be transmitted to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted, and then the game control timer interrupt process ends.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as a special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

  In the start winning prize determination process, a process of detecting occurrence of a start winning prize, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the number of stored holds is executed. When a winning start occurs, a random number value for determining a display result (including a big hit type) and a fluctuation pattern is extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading a display result or a variation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the number of stored memories, transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating a determination result such as occurrence of a start winning prize, the number of stored memories, and pre-reading determination is performed on the effect control board 12. . The effect control command at the time of the start winning set thus set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. Is transmitted to

  After executing the start winning determination processing in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processing in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process of the special symbol process (steps S110 to S120), a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

  The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is "big hit" or "small hit", and the big hit type in the case of "big hit" Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (any of a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set in accordance with the determined display result. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1”, and the special special pattern normal processing ends. Note that the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed prior to the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the order of winning the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special figure game may be established in the order of the winning (also referred to as winning order).

  When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions made on the main board 11 and various decisions made on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns is determined by using a random value for determining a variation pattern based on a result of a predetermined determination as to whether the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. And the like are determined. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the variation pattern setting process ends.

  The fluctuation pattern is the execution time of the special figure game (the special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (whether or not there is reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. (Such as the type of reach effect) and is also referred to as a variable display pattern.

  The special symbol change process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. The special symbol change processing includes a process of setting a special symbol to be changed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol. And the like. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special figure change time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”, and the special symbol change processing ends.

  The special symbol stop processing in step S113 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop processing, the change of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). The processing for making the setting is included. If the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is “small hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When the display result is “losing”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. When the display result is "small hit" or "losing", the game state is updated when the time reduction state or the probable change state is being controlled and the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The big hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process of starting a round in the big hit gaming state and setting a big winning opening to an open state based on a display result of “big hit” or the like. Have been. When opening the special winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed. At this time, an open upper limit period in which the special winning opening is opened and an upper limit number of rounds to be executed are set according to, for example, the type of the big hit. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the big hit opening pre-processing ends.

  The big hit opening processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The processing during the opening of the jackpot is based on a process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the jackpot, and on the basis of the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. For determining whether it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “6”, The processing during the opening of the big hit ends.

  The post-big hit release processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". The post-big hit opening process includes a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the large winning opening is opened has reached a set upper limit number of times, and a process of determining whether or not the number of hits has reached the upper limit number of times. And the like to make settings for ending the process. When the number of rounds has not reached the upper limit execution number, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-jackpot release processing ends.

  The big hit end processing in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The big hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an ending effect is performed as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state, and a change in response to the end of the big hit game state. Processing for performing various settings for starting control and time-saving control is included. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the big hit end processing ends.

  The small hit release pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The small hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process of setting the large winning opening to the open state in the small hit gaming state based on the display result being “small hit”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”, and the small hit release pre-processing ends.

  The small hit opening processing in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". The processing during opening of the small hits includes processing for measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the special winning opening and timing for returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes a process of determining whether or not the event has occurred. When the big winning port is returned to the closed state and the timing of ending the small hitting game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”, and the small hit opening processing ends.

  The small hit end processing in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit ending process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is executed is performed. Here, when the small hitting game state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hitting gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hitting game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the small hitting end processing ends.

(Main operation of effect control board 12)
Next, main operations of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 The register setting of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit) is performed. Further, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing an initial operation of the movable body 32 such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation is executed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, a register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and the process stands by.

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt to be disabled. It is desirable to issue a prohibition command (DI command). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In the command reception interrupt processing, a production control command is fetched from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among input ports included in the I / O 125. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt processing.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and a command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read out. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the effect control command that has been read out is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or is stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control process processing or the like can confirm which effect control command has been received and the content specified by the effect control command. It turns on the provided reception flag. When the effect control command specifies a game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding to the game state.

  After executing the command analysis processing in step S75, the effect control process processing is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, a display operation of an effect image in a display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative luminous body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, and a movable body 32 The control for operating various effect devices, such as the driving operation of the device, is performed. In addition, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed on the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices in accordance with the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

  Following the effect control process in step S76, an effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random number used on the effect control board 12 is updated by software. After that, the process returns to the step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, setting, and the like for executing a look-ahead notice effect are performed based on a start control effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying a hold display is executed based on the number of held memories specified from the effect control command.

  After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for designating the start of the variable display has been received from the main board 11. And so on. If it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and the variable display start waiting process ends.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In the variable display start setting processing, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the variable display mode of the decorative symbol, the reach Whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are to be executed, the mode thereof, the execution start timing, and the like are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (a set of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute an effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol, updates the value of the effect process flag to “2”, and ends the variable display start setting process. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative symbol according to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

  The variable display effect processing in step S172 is processing executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 displays an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5 by instructing the display control unit 123. Driving the movable body 32, outputting a voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and transmitting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output are performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating stop display of the fixed decorative symbol from the main board 11 is received. In response to, for example, the fixed decoration symbol which is the display result of the decoration symbol is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “3”, and the rendering process during variable display ends.

  The wait process per special figure in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state from the main board 11 has been received. Then, when an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to “6”. To ". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4" which is a value corresponding to the small hit effect effect processing. Also, when the reception wait time of the command has elapsed without receiving a command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special map game is "losing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”. When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process per special figure ends.

  The small hit production process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect production process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set contents. . Further, in the small hit effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating the end of the small hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. It is updated to a certain “5”, and the small hit production process ends.

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In the small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the small hit game state, and performs various effect controls based on the set contents at the end of the small hit game state. Execute Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the small hit end effect process ends.

  The big hit production process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is “6”. In this big hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set contents. In addition, in the big hit production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating termination of the big hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending production process. 7 ", and ends the big hit production process.

  The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In the ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state, and performs various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the set contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the ending effect process ends.

(Modification of the basic description)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the basic description is a payout-type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but the game media is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of a prize. An enclosed game machine may be used.

  Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Further, when the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the sign indicating “−” may not be displayed as a display result).

  In the above basic description, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a medal is inserted, a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated in accordance with the operation of the operating lever by the player, When the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button and the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention is also applicable to a slot machine in which one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.) are mounted.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form that is distributed and provided to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium. It may be in a form of being distributed by being installed in a storage device included in the storage device. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, programs and data for implementing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

  The game can be executed not only by installing a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the program may be directly executed using hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

  In the present specification, the expression of comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of an effect (expressions such as “high”, “low”, and “different”) indicates that one of them is a ratio of “0%”. May be included. For example, it may also include that one is a ratio of “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio of less than “100%”.

(Description of Characteristic Features of the Present Invention)
Next, a characteristic portion of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Big hit type)
First, with reference to FIG. 8, the big hit type of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a jackpot type according to the present embodiment. In the following description, the probable change state indicates a state in which the probable change control is performed in addition to the time saving control, the time reduction state indicates a state in which the probable change control is not performed but the time reduction control is performed, and the normal state is used. Shows a state in which neither the time saving control nor the probable change control is performed.

  In the present embodiment, a first jackpot, a second jackpot, and a third jackpot are provided as a plurality of jackpot types. In the present embodiment, regardless of the distinction between Toku-zu 1 and Toku-zu 2, the rate of winning the first big hit (determination rate) as a result of the toku-game is set to 50%, and the rate of winning the second big hit ( (Determination ratio) is set to 35%, and the ratio (determination ratio) for winning the third big hit is set to 15%. Although the details will be described later, in the present embodiment, the first jackpot is notified so as to be distinguishable from other jackpot types (second jackpot and third jackpot), whereas the second jackpot and the third jackpot are notified. Are reported to be difficult to distinguish from each other.

  In the first big hit, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the state is controlled to the positive change state until the next big hit gaming state is started (therefore, the time reduction is controlled until the next big hit gaming state is started). In the second big hit, after the big hit game state is finished, until the special figure game is executed 100 times (or until the next big hit game state is started in a period until the special figure game is executed 100 times). ) Controlled to reduce working hours. In the third big hit, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the state is controlled to the positive change state until the next big hit gaming state is started (therefore, the time reduction is controlled until the next big hit gaming state is started).

  When the first big hit is won, the number of rounds (round times) in which the big winning opening is opened is set to 16 times. On the other hand, when the second or third big hit is won, the number of rounds is 8 times. Is set. As described above, the first jackpot has a larger number of rounds than the second jackpot and the third jackpot, and is controlled to be in a stable state until the next jackpot game state is started. It can be said that the jackpot is the most advantageous. In addition, comparing the second jackpot and the third jackpot, the number of rounds is the same, so it is difficult to distinguish between the second jackpot and the third jackpot in the number of rounds. The second big hit is controlled to the time saving state after the big hit game, whereas the third big hit is controlled to the positive change state after the big hit game, so the third big hit is a big hit having a higher degree of advantage than the second big hit. It can be said.

  In the present embodiment, the first jackpot, the second jackpot, and the third jackpot have different numbers of rounds. However, the number of rounds may be the same. Further, in the present embodiment, one of the first big hit to the third big hit is determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8 regardless of the distinction between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. Any one of the first big hit to the third big hit may be determined at a different determination ratio from the special map 2. Specifically, for example, the special figure 2 may have a higher determination ratio of the first big hit than the special figure 1, and the special figure 2 may have a higher degree of advantage than the special figure 1. . Further, different special jackpot types may be prepared for the special figures 1 and 2 so that the special figures 1 and 2 have different degrees of advantage.

  Also, in the following, after the jackpot gaming state by the first jackpot or the third jackpot is completed, a period in which the time saving control is performed (a period until the next jackpot gaming state is started) is referred to as a first period, and a second jackpot. After the big hitting game state ends, a period in which the time saving control is performed (a period until the special figure game is executed 100 times) may be referred to as a second period. Since it is not known when the next big hit gaming state will be started, the period (first period) until the next big hit gaming state is started is, for example, a time until the special figure game is executed 999 times. A long period such as a period is set. For this reason, it can be said that the first period is longer than the second period.

(Fluctuation pattern)
Next, a variation pattern according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a variation pattern according to the present embodiment.

  Each of the plurality of variation patterns shown in FIG. 9 differs in the variable display mode of the special figure variation time and the decorative symbol. The special figure variation time is the time required from the start of the variable display of the special symbol to the stop of the fixed special symbol in a special figure game such as the first special figure game or the second special figure game. The plurality of fluctuation patterns of the present embodiment include a fluctuation pattern corresponding to a combination of any of “non-reach” and “reach” and any of “outside” and “big hit”. In the variation pattern of “non-reach (losing)”, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is “non-reach loss”. In the variation pattern of “reach (out)”, the fixed decorative symbol of the reach combination other than the jackpot combination is stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is “reach loss”. In the variation pattern of “non-reach (big hit)”, the fixed decorative pattern of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed without the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becoming the predetermined reach mode, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is “ Big hit ". In the variation pattern of “reach (big hit)”, after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the predetermined reach mode, the fixed decorative symbol of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is “big hit”. ".

  Among the variation patterns shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern indicated by the alphabetical character PA is a variation pattern corresponding to “outside”, and the variation pattern represented by the alphabetical character PB is a variation pattern corresponding to “big hit”.

  The variation pattern PA1-1 is a non-reach (outlier) variation that can be determined when the number of reserved storages (the first number of reserved storages or the number of second reserved storages) is 0 or 1 in a normal state in which time saving control is not performed. The fluctuation pattern PA1-2 is a non-reach (outlier) fluctuation pattern that can be determined when the number of retained storages is 2 to 4 in the normal state. The special figure fluctuation time (6 seconds) of the fluctuation pattern PA1-2 is set shorter than the special figure fluctuation time (12 seconds) of the fluctuation pattern PA1-1. The display is completed in a short time.

  The fluctuation patterns PA1-3, PA1-4, and PA1-5 are non-reach (outlier) fluctuation patterns that can be determined in the time-saving state (or the probable change state) in which the time-saving control is performed. Since the figure fluctuation time is set shorter than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns PA1-1 and PA1-2 in the normal state where the time reduction control is not performed, the special symbol variably displayed when the time reduction control is performed. Execution time will be reduced. For this reason, the variation patterns PA1-3, PA1-4, and PA1-5 are sometimes referred to as "variation loss" variation patterns. In addition, the special figure fluctuation time (2 seconds, 4 seconds) of the fluctuation patterns PA1-3 and PA1-4 is set shorter than the special figure fluctuation time (5 seconds) of the fluctuation pattern PA1-5. PA1-3 and PA1-4 may be referred to as “super shortened loss 1” and “super shortened loss 2” fluctuation patterns.

  The variation pattern PA1-6 is a specific variable display (in this embodiment, the 100th special figure after the end of the big hit game state) among the variation patterns that can be determined in the time saving state (or the probable variation state) in which the time saving control is performed. This is a variation pattern corresponding to the "out" determined in the game). Further, the variation pattern PA1-6 is a variation pattern that can execute a time-saving continuation production effect that indicates whether or not the time-saving control is continued. As will be described in detail later, by determining the variation pattern PA1-6, it is possible to perform time-saving continuation production and a result display using the fixed special figure variation time (30 seconds). Becomes In addition, the details of the time-saving continuation production effect and the result display will be described later.

  The variation patterns PA2-1, PA2-2, and PA2-3 are reach (out) variation patterns. The variation pattern PA2-1 is a variation pattern that can execute normal reach, the variation pattern PA2-2 is a variation pattern that can execute SP reach having a higher jackpot expectation than the normal reach, and the variation pattern PA2-3 is This is a variation pattern that can execute a long SP reach having a higher jackpot expectation than the SP reach. The details of how the big hit expectation is set will be described later.

  The fluctuation pattern PB1-1 is a non-reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern that can be determined in a time-saving state (or a probable change state) in which the time-saving control is performed, and a special figure fluctuation time of a reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern described later. An extremely short special figure fluctuation time (4 seconds) is set. For this reason, the fluctuation pattern PB1-1 may be referred to as a "super shortened big hit" fluctuation pattern. In addition, in the fluctuation pattern PB1-1, an immediate hit effect that informs that a big hit (immediate hit) by operating the movable body 32, for example, without the reach state being established is executed. Thereby, a sense of excitement can be given to the player.

  The fluctuation pattern PB1-2 is a specific variable display (in this embodiment, the 100th special figure after the end of the big hit game state) among the fluctuation patterns that can be determined in the time reduction state (or the probable change state) in which the time reduction control is performed. This is a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the "big hit" determined in the game). Further, the fluctuation pattern PB1-2 is a fluctuation pattern capable of executing a time-saving continuation production effect indicating whether or not the time-saving control is continued. Although the details will be clarified in the following description, by determining the variation pattern PB1-2, it is possible to perform a time-saving continuous stir-up effect and a result display using a fixed special figure variation time (30 seconds). Becomes

  The variation patterns PB2-1, PB2-2, and PB2-3 are reach (big hit) variation patterns. The fluctuation pattern PB2-1 is a fluctuation pattern that can execute a normal reach, the fluctuation pattern PB2-2 is a fluctuation pattern that can execute an SP reach having a higher jackpot expectation than the normal reach, and the fluctuation pattern PB2-3 is This is a variation pattern that can execute a long SP reach having a higher jackpot expectation than the SP reach.

  Note that each variation pattern shown in FIG. 9 is set in a plurality of variation pattern determination tables described later with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12, and in the variation pattern setting process in step S111, any one of the variation patterns is set. By referring to the determination table, one of the variation patterns is determined at a predetermined ratio. Which variation pattern determination table is referred to is determined according to the gaming state and the number of times the special figure game is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, after the big hit game state ends, the switching timing of the variation pattern determination table to be referred to differs depending on which big hit type of big hit game state ends.

  Hereinafter, the switching timing of the referenced variation pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIG. 10, and then the details of each variation pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12.

(Switching of fluctuation pattern determination table for each big hit type)
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern determination table that switches according to the number of executions of the special figure game after the end of the big hit gaming state for each big hit type. In the following description, the number of times the special figure game is executed may be referred to as a “number of changes”.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, after the big hitting game state by the first big hit, when the number of times of change is 1 to 30 times, the super shortened table is referred to as the change pattern determination table. When the number of changes is 31, the change pattern determination table is switched. When the number of changes is 31 to 99, the normal shortening table A is referred to. When the number of changes reaches 100, the referenced change pattern determination table is switched to a special table.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (2), after the big hit game state by the second big hit, when the number of times of change is 1 to 20, the super shortened table is referred to as the change pattern determination table. When the number of changes is 21, the change pattern determination table is switched. When the number of changes is 21 to 99, the normal shortening table A is referred to. When the number of fluctuations reaches 100, the referenced fluctuation pattern determination table is switched to a special table. When the number of fluctuations is 101 to 120, the special table is referred to. Is referred to.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (3), after the big hit game state by the third big hit, when the number of times of change is 1 to 20, the super shortened table is referred to as the change pattern determination table. When the number of changes is 21, the change pattern determination table is switched. When the number of changes is 21 to 99, the normal shortening table A is referred to. When the number of changes reaches 100, the referenced change pattern determination table is switched to a special table.

  In the following, a period in which the super-shortening table is referred to (a period in which the number of times of change is 1 to 30) after the big hit game state by the first big hit is referred to as a fourth period, and the second big hit or the third big hit A period in which the super-shortening table is referred to (a period in which the number of times of change is 1 to 20) after the end of the big hit game state may be referred to as a third period. As shown in FIG. 10, in the present embodiment, after the big hit game state by the first big hit, the super-shortening table is referred to in the fourth period, whereas after the second big hit or the third big hit game state, In the third period shorter than the fourth period, the super shortened table is referred to. In FIG. 10, the fluctuation pattern determination table referred to after the big hit game state ends has been described. However, the normal table is referred to during the period until the big hit game state is controlled.

(Variation pattern determination table)
Next, details of each variation pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 11A shows an example of a super shortened table, FIG. 11B shows an example of a special table, FIG. 11C shows an example of a normal shortened table A, and FIG. FIG. 12E shows an example of a normal table, and FIG. 12F shows an example of a special table. In the following description, the number of seconds may be described in parentheses after each variation pattern. The number of seconds indicates the special figure variation time of the variation pattern.

  When the super-shortening table shown in FIG. 11A is referred to, if the result is “missing” in the variation pattern setting process of step S111, the variation pattern PA1-3 is used by using the random number for variation pattern determination. (2 seconds) is determined at a rate of 80%, and the variation pattern PA1-4 (4 seconds) is determined at a rate of 80%. On the other hand, when a big hit occurs, the fluctuation pattern PB1-1 (4 seconds) is determined at a rate of 100%. As a result, it is impossible to determine whether PB1-1 (4 seconds) or PA1-4 (4 seconds) based on the special figure fluctuation time alone, and it is not notified that a big hit has been made only with the special figure fluctuation time. Since -3 (2 seconds) is easily determined, the variable display ends immediately. In the above description, only the variation pattern PB1-1 is determined at the time of a big hit, but another variation pattern (for example, a variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is longer than 4 seconds) may be determined. .

  As shown in FIG. 10, the super-shortening table is referred to when the first to 30th special figure games are started after the big hit game state by the first big hit (fourth period), and This is the time when the first to twentieth special figure games are started after the end of the big hit game state by the second big hit or the third big hit (third period). Then, as shown in FIG. 11A, when the ultra-shortened table is referred to, a fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time is determined. Further, even in the case of a big hit, the variable display is completed in 4 seconds by determining the variation pattern PB1-1 (for example, the movable body 32 is operated to notify that it is an immediate hit). ). For this reason, after the big hitting game state ends, each variable display ends in a short time, thereby eliminating the redundancy of the effect and enhancing the effect.

  Further, the period (third period) in which the super-short table is referred to after the end of the big hit gaming state by the second or third jackpot is referred to as the period (the fourth period) in which the super-short table is referred to after the end of the big hit gaming state by the first big hit. Period). This is for the following reason. That is, in the present embodiment, it is notified that the first big hit is identifiable (the V symbol described later is stopped and displayed), but it is difficult to specify the second big hit and the third big hit. (An odd symbol or an even symbol described later is stopped and displayed). In the third big hit, the time-saving control is performed (in the first period) until the next big hit gaming state is started, but in the second big hit, the special figure game is executed 100 times (in comparison with the first big hit). Since the time saving control is performed in the short second period), when the distinction between the second big hit and the third big hit is reported to be difficult to specify, it is difficult to specify how long the state advantageous to the player (the state where the time saving is controlled) continues. Become. In such a case, if the variable display is terminated in a short period of time by setting a long period during which the super-short table is referred to after the end of the big hit gaming state, an advantageous state for the player ends sooner. To reduce the interest. On the other hand, when it is notified that the first big hit can be specified, it is possible to specify that the time saving control is performed (in the first period) until the next big hit gaming state is started. Even if it is completed in a short time, the interest does not decrease. Therefore, in the present embodiment, by setting the third period shorter than the fourth period, each variable display is completed in a short time after the end of the big hitting game state, thereby eliminating the effect of the effect and eliminating the effect of the effect. As well as to prevent giving the impression that the advantageous state ends early.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, in the third period after the end of the jackpot gaming state by the second jackpot or the third jackpot, the super shortened table is referred to. Is referred to. In the case of a big hit in the third period, the fluctuation pattern PB1-1 (4 seconds) is determined by referring to the ultra-shortened table. In the case of a big hit after the lapse of time, the time is much shorter than any special figure fluctuation time determined by referring to the normal shortening table A or the like. Similarly, in the fourth period after the end of the big hit gaming state due to the first big hit, the super shortened table is referred to, but after the fourth period has passed, the normal shortened table A described later is referred to. In the case of a big hit in the fourth period, the fluctuation pattern PB1-1 (4 seconds) is determined by referring to the super shortened table. In the case of a big hit after the lapse of time, the time is much shorter than any special figure fluctuation time determined by referring to the normal shortening table A or the like. For this reason, in the third period and the fourth period, the special figure fluctuation time at the time of the big hit is extremely shorter than the other periods, and the hit is made immediately, so that the player can be given a sense of excitement.

  When the special table shown in FIG. 11 (B) is referred to, in the variation pattern setting process of step S111, if it is “missing”, the variation pattern PA1-6 (30 seconds) is determined at a rate of 100%. You. On the other hand, when a big hit occurs, the fluctuation pattern PB1-2 (30 seconds) is determined at a rate of 100%.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the special table is referred to when the 100th special figure game is started after the big hit game state of the first big hit, the second big hit, and the third big hit. Here, as described above, in the present embodiment, the distinction between the second jackpot and the third jackpot is reported to be difficult to identify (an odd symbol or an even symbol, which will be described later, is stopped and displayed). In the case of, the time-saving control is terminated when the special-figure game is executed 100 times (in the case of the third big-hit, the time-saving control is continued). It can be distinguished from three big hits. For this reason, in the present embodiment, in the 100th special figure game, whether the time reduction control is terminated or the time reduction control is continued using the fixed special figure variation time (30 seconds) by referring to the special table. When the time saving control is continued (in the case of the third big hit), the continuous notification effect is executed, and when the time saving control is ended (in the case of the second big hit), the end notification effect is produced. Is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, a fixed special figure variation time (30 seconds) is used irrespective of whether it is a big hit or a non-big hit. When the fluctuation pattern PA1-6 is determined, after the reduction in time-saving continuation effect (and the resulting continuation notification effect or end notification effect) is executed, the outlier symbol is stopped and displayed, and the fluctuation pattern PB1-2. Is determined, the jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed after the time-saving continuation effect (and the resulting continuous notification effect or end notification effect) has been executed. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, a predetermined effect (for example, a button operation effect) is executed before that, and the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed with the predetermined effect. Alternatively, when the variation pattern PB1-2 is determined, a special jackpot effect may be executed.

  In the present embodiment, after the end of the big hit game state by the first big hit, in the 100th special figure game, an effect using the fixed special figure variation time (30 seconds) is executed by referring to the special table. Is done. However, in the present embodiment, the first big hit is notified so as to be identifiable (thus, it is possible to specify that the time saving control is performed for the first period). Instead, a time reduction continuation notification effect is executed. In this way, in the case of the first big hit, since it is not necessary to perform the time-saving continuation stir effect, the special table is not referred in the 100th special figure game, but the 31st to 99th special figure is used. The normal shortening table A referred to in the game may be referred to.

  In the above-mentioned special table, only one variation pattern is determined for each of the big hit and the loss, but another variation pattern may be determined. Further, a different variation pattern may be determined according to the number of reserved storages.

  When the normal shortening table A shown in FIG. 11 (C) is referred to, and the result is “out” in the variation pattern setting process of step S111, the variation pattern PA1- 5 (5 seconds) is determined at a rate of 70%, the variation pattern PA2-1 (20 seconds) is determined at a rate of 20%, the variation pattern PA2-2 (60 seconds) is determined at a rate of 7%, The variation pattern PA2-3 (100 seconds) is determined at a rate of 3%. On the other hand, when a big hit occurs, the fluctuation pattern PB2-1 (20 seconds) is determined at a rate of 10%, the fluctuation pattern PB2-2 (60 seconds) is determined at a rate of 30%, and the fluctuation pattern PB2-3 is determined. (100 seconds) is determined at a rate of 60%.

  As can be seen from FIG. 11C, in the case of a big hit, the fluctuation patterns PB2-3, PB2-2, and PB2-1 are in the order of the fluctuation pattern having the higher determination ratio, whereas in the case of the loss, the fluctuation pattern having the lower determination ratio is higher. In the order of the patterns, the variation patterns are PA2-3, PA2-2, and PA2-1. The fluctuation patterns PB2-3 and PA2-3 are fluctuation patterns in which long SP reach is executed, and the fluctuation patterns PB2-2 and PA2-2 are fluctuation patterns in which SP reach is executed, and the fluctuation pattern PB2 -1, PA2-1 are fluctuation patterns in which normal reach is executed. For this reason, the long SP reach that is likely to be determined at the time of the big hit and that is difficult to be determined at the time of the big hit has the highest expectation of the big hit, and then has the high expectation of the big hit of the SP reach, and is hardly determined at the time of the big hit. Normal reach, which is easy to be hit, has the lowest jackpot expectation. Note that the fluctuation pattern in which the long SP reach is executed has the longest special figure fluctuation time, and therefore, it can be said that the longer the special figure fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

  In the normal shortening table A, a fluctuation pattern PA1-5 (5 seconds) having a shorter special figure fluctuation time, which is not set in the normal table, is set as compared with a normal table described later. Thus, when the normal shortening table A is referred to, the execution time of the variable display is shorter than when the normal table is referred to.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the normal shortening table A is referred to when the 31st to 99th special figure games are started after the end of the big hit gaming state by the first big hit, and when the second big hit or the This is the time when the 21st to 99th special figure games are started after the end of the big hitting game state due to the 3 big hits, and when the time saving control is performed. Thus, when the time saving control is performed, the execution time of the variable display is shortened.

  The normal contraction table B shown in FIG. 11D differs from the normal contraction table A shown in FIG. Specifically, in the normal shortening table B, the rate at which the variation pattern PA1-5 (5 seconds) is determined is set higher than in the normal shortening table A, and conversely, the variation patterns PA2-1 (20 seconds) and PA2 -2 (60 seconds) and PA2-3 (100 seconds) are set at low rates. As a result, when the normal contraction table B is referred to, when non-reach (out) is selected, the rate of selection of non-reach (out) is higher than when the normal contraction table A is referred to, and reach (out) is selected. The ratio is lower. Therefore, when the special figure fluctuation time is long (that is, when normal reach, SP reach, or long SP reach is executed), there is a high possibility of a big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the normal shortening table B is referred to when the special figure game of the 101st time or later is started after the end of the big hit game state by the first big hit or the third big hit. Then, at this time, it is determined that the state is controlled to the positive change state until the next big hit game state is started (it can be specified to the player). For this reason, since it is predicted that the player will eventually hit the jackpot, in such a case, if the reach is frequently performed, the interest of the game may be reduced. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when it is predicted that a big hit will occur, the execution frequency of the reach (out) is reduced by referring to the normal shortening table B. As a result, when the reach is executed, the big hit is performed. It raises the possibility and prevents the interest of the game from decreasing.

  In the normal shortening table B described above, the execution frequency of the reach (losing) is made lower than that of the normal shortening table A by changing the ratio of the non-reach (losing) and the reach (losing). By preparing a pattern, the frequency of execution of the reach may be reduced.

  Also, in the above description, when it is predicted that a big hit will occur at any time (that is, when the special figure game of the 101st time or later is started after the big hit gaming state by the first big hit or the third big hit), the normal shortening table is used. Although the normal short table B different from A is referred to, the same normal short table A may be referred to at this time.

  When the normal table shown in FIG. 12 (E) is referred to, in the variation pattern setting process of step S111, “missing” when the number of reserved storages (the number of first reserved storages or the number of second reserved storages) is 0 or 1. In this case, the variation pattern PA1-1 (12 seconds) is determined at a rate of 70% using the random number value for determining the variation pattern, and the variation pattern PA2-1 (20 seconds) is determined at a rate of 20%. The variation pattern PA2-2 (60 seconds) is determined at a rate of 7%, and the variation pattern PA2-3 (100 seconds) is determined at a rate of 3%. In the case of "out" when the number of reserved storages is 2 to 4, the variation pattern PA1-2 (6 seconds) is determined at a rate of 70% using the random value for variation pattern determination, The variation pattern PA2-1 (20 seconds) is determined at a rate of 20%, the variation pattern PA2-2 (60 seconds) is determined at a rate of 7%, and the variation pattern PA2-3 (100 seconds) is a rate of 3%. Is determined. On the other hand, when a big hit occurs, the fluctuation pattern PB2-1 (20 seconds) is determined at a rate of 10%, the fluctuation pattern PB2-2 (60 seconds) is determined at a rate of 30%, and the fluctuation pattern PB2-3 is determined. (100 seconds) is determined at a rate of 60%.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the normal table is referred to when the special figure game of the 121st time or later is started after the end of the second big hit jackpot game state, or is controlled to the big hit jackpot game state for the first time. This is the previous normal state.

  The special table shown in FIG. 12F is different from the normal table shown in FIG. Specifically, in the special table, the rate at which the fluctuation pattern PA1-1 (12 seconds) and the fluctuation pattern PA1-2 (6 seconds) are determined is set higher than in the normal table, and conversely, the fluctuation pattern PA2- 1 (20 seconds), PA2-2 (60 seconds), and PA2-3 (100 seconds) are set at a high ratio. As a result, when the special table is referred to, the special figure fluctuation time is likely to be longer even when the special table is referred to, even when the special table is referred to, that is, normal reach, SP reach, and long SP reach are executed And the player's expectation is more likely to be increased.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the special table is referred to when the special figure game of the 101st to 120th times is started after the end of the big hit game state of the second big hit. In this case, in the 100th special figure game, the end notification effect is executed as a result of the time saving continuation swaying effect, and the time reduction control is ended in the 101st special figure game and thereafter. In such a case, the player may be discouraged from the end of the time saving control, and the interest in the game may be reduced. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the 101st to 120th special figure games, the execution frequency of the reach effect is increased by referring to the special table, and the expectation of the player is maintained.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the present embodiment, the 31st to 99th special figure games are started after the end of the big hit game state by the first big hit, and the big hit game state by the second big hit or the third big hit. When the 21st to 99th special figure games are started after the end, the same normal shortening table A is referred to, but a different variation pattern determination table may be referred to. Specifically, for example, when the 21st to 99th special figure games are started after the end of the jackpot game state by the second jackpot or the third jackpot, the fluctuation pattern determination table with the increased reach frequency is referred to. Thereby, the reach (normal reach, SP reach, long SP reach) may be easily executed. By doing in this way, when it is not possible to specify the second jackpot or the third jackpot (it is not known how long the time saving control will continue), the sense of expectation for the jackpot is increased because the reach is easy to execute, and the third jackpot is not established. It is possible to increase the expectation of whether or not.

  Note that each variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 and each variation pattern shown in FIG. 9 are merely examples, and can be appropriately modified without departing from the above-described purpose. For example, a different (unique) variation pattern may be set for each variation pattern determination table.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern determination table to be referred to is switched according to the number of times the special figure game is executed for each big hit type. Accordingly, one variation pattern determination table (for example, a super-shortened table) can be used for a plurality of big hit types, so that one variation pattern determination table corresponding to the big hit type and the number of times the special figure game is executed can be used. It is possible to reduce the amount of data as compared with providing. However, when it is not necessary to consider the amount of data, one variation pattern determination table corresponding to the type of big hit and the number of executions of the special figure game is provided, so that the variation pattern is determined according to the number of executions of the special figure game. It is good also as what does not need to switch a table.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13, a description will be given of the type of the determined decorative symbol and the reach type of SP reach determined on the effect control board 12 side. The SP reach effect has a plurality of reach types (first SP, second SP, and third SP in this embodiment) due to differences such as different characters appearing in the reach. In the present embodiment, it is determined that the SP reach is to be performed on the side of the main board 11 based on the variation patterns (variation patterns PA2-2 and PB2-2), and the reach type of the SP reach is determined on the side of the effect control board 12. You. In the variable display start setting process in step S171, the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 converts the variable display result (big hit type / out) and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Based on this, the determined decorative symbol and reach type are determined. In the following description, the fixed decorative symbol may be referred to as a “stop symbol”.

(Stop pattern according to big hit type)
FIG. 13A is a diagram illustrating an example of a stop symbol determination table that is referred to determine a fixed decorative symbol (stop symbol) at the time of a big hit. In the variable display start setting process of step S171, the stop symbol (big hit) is referred by referring to the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 13A based on the effect control command (big hit type) transmitted from the main board 11. Symbol) is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, in the variable display start setting process in step S171, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, a V symbol (for example, “V”, “V”, “V”) is used as a stop symbol. ) Is determined at a rate of 100%. When the jackpot type is “second jackpot”, the odd symbols (for example, “3”, “3”, and “3” jackpot symbols) are 30% of the ratio using the random numbers for determining the stop symbols. And the even symbols (for example, the big hit symbols of “2”, “2” and “2”) are determined at a rate of 70%. When the jackpot type is “third jackpot”, odd symbols are determined at a rate of 70%, and even symbols are determined at a rate of 30%, using random numbers for determining a stopped symbol.

  As can be seen from FIG. 13A, the V symbol determined when the jackpot type is “first jackpot” is not determined when the jackpot type is “second jackpot” or “third jackpot”. . For this reason, in this embodiment, the V symbol is a stop symbol (big hit symbol) that notifies (specifies) that it is the first big hit. On the other hand, the odd symbol and the even symbol (numerical symbol) are common modes that are determined both when the jackpot type is “second jackpot” and when the jackpot type is “third jackpot”. A stop symbol (big hit symbol) that does not specify whether there is a third hit or a big hit. In the case of the second big hit, the even symbols are easier to be determined than the odd symbols, and in the case of the third big hit, the odd symbols are easier to be determined than the even symbols. It is a stop symbol indicating that it is more likely to be the second jackpot than the third jackpot, and the odd symbol is a stop symbol indicating that it is more likely to be the third jackpot than the second jackpot. I can say.

  When the stop symbol (big hit symbol) is determined, a change pattern in which the stop symbol changes may be included. That is, for example, when the V symbol is determined as the stop symbol, in addition to the pattern in which the V symbol is stopped and displayed from the beginning, a change pattern in which the odd symbol or the even symbol is temporarily stopped and then changed to the V symbol is displayed. May be included. By doing so, a surprising feeling can be given to the player, and the interest can be improved. In addition, the change pattern that changes to the V symbol may be set at a different rate depending on whether the odd symbol is stopped and displayed first or the even symbol is stopped and displayed. By doing in this way, it is possible to expect that, for example, when the odd symbols are stopped first, there is a higher possibility of changing to the V symbol than when the even symbols are stopped. In addition, not only the V symbol but also a change pattern may be included when an odd symbol or an even symbol is determined as a stop symbol. That is, for example, after an even symbol is once stopped and displayed, a change pattern that changes to an odd symbol may be included. Further, the change is not limited to one time, and may be performed plural times. For example, after the even symbols stop, the symbols may change to odd symbols and then change to V symbols again.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first big hit is notified to be identifiable by the stop symbol, but the second big hit and the third big hit are not notified to be identifiable. The present invention is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a predetermined notification effect in a jackpot game state. Specifically, in the stop symbol, which one of the first big hit to the third big hit is not identifiably notified, at a predetermined timing in the big hit gaming state, as a predetermined notification effect, when the first big hit is made, The first notification effect may be executed, and the second notification effect in a common mode may be executed at the time of the second jackpot or the third jackpot. By doing in this way, in the big hit gaming state, the first notification effect is executed, so that it is possible to specify that it is the first big hit, and whether the second notification effect is executed, it is the second big hit. It is reported that it is the third big hit or it is difficult to specify.

  In the above description, as shown in FIG. 13A, an example in which a stop symbol is determined at the time of a big hit has been described. The predetermined stop symbol (missing symbol) may be determined by using the stop symbol determination table of (1).

(Reach type determination table)
FIG. 13B shows an example of a reach type determination table that is referred to to determine the reach type of SP reach at the time of a big hit. In the variable display start setting process of step S171, when the variation pattern PB2-2 (SP reach big hit) is specified by the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, the reach type determination table shown in FIG. By being referred to, the reach type of SP reach is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (2), in the variation pattern setting process in step S111, when the determined stop symbol is the “V symbol”, the reach of the SP reach is performed using the random number value for determining the reach type. As the type, the first SP is determined at a rate of 10%, the second SP is determined at a rate of 20%, and the third SP is determined at a rate of 70%. When the stop symbol is an “odd symbol”, the first SP is determined at a rate of 20% as the reach type of the SP reach using the random number for determining the reach type, and the second SP is determined at 50%. The third SP is determined at a rate of 30%. When the stop symbol is an “even symbol”, the first SP is determined at a rate of 50% as the reach type of the SP reach using the random number for determining the reach type, and the second SP is determined to be 40%. The third SP is determined at a rate of 10%.

  As can be seen from FIG. 13 (2), when the stop symbol is the V symbol, the third SP is determined as the reach type at the highest rate, whereas when the stop symbol is the odd symbol or the even symbol, the third SP is determined. Is determined to be moderate or less. Therefore, when the SP reach of the third SP is executed, it is suggested that there is a high possibility that the V symbol is stopped and displayed as the big hit symbol. On the other hand, when the stop symbol is an even symbol, the ratio at which the first SP is determined as the reach type is the highest, whereas when the stop symbol is a V symbol or an odd symbol, the ratio at which the first SP is determined is the lowest. . For this reason, when the SP reach of the first SP is executed, it is suggested that there is a high possibility that even symbols are stopped and displayed as big hit symbols. Thus, in the case of SP reach (big hit), it is suggested which one of the plurality of stop symbols (big hit symbols) is likely to be stopped and displayed according to the reach type of SP reach.

  In the above description, as shown in FIG. 13 (2), an example in which the reach type is determined at the time of SP reach (big hit) has been described. However, the variation pattern PA2- If 2 (SP reach loss) is specified, the reach type of SP reach may be determined by referring to the reach type determination table for the loss. When the SP reach is shifted, for example, the first SP, the second SP, and the third SP may be set in the order of reach types that are easily selected. In this way, when the SP reach of the first SP is executed, there is a high possibility of a miss, and even if a big hit is made, even symbols are likely to be stopped and displayed. It is more likely. On the other hand, when the SP reach of the third SP is executed, there is a low possibility of a miss, and when a big hit occurs, there is a high possibility that the V symbol will be stopped and displayed. Become. Conversely, when the SP reach is off, the third SP, the second SP, and the first SP may be set in the order of reach types that are easily selected. In this way, when the SP reach of the first SP is executed, it is unlikely that there is a loss, but there is a high possibility that the even-numbered symbols will be stopped and displayed even if a big hit occurs. It is more likely. On the other hand, when the SP reach of the third SP is executed, there is a high possibility of a miss, but if a big hit occurs, there is a high possibility that the V symbol will be stopped and displayed. Will be higher. As described above, various expectations can be given to the player by appropriately setting the allocation of the reach type when the SP reach is lost.

  Although the example of determining the reach type at the time of SP reach has been described above, the reach type at the time of long SP reach or normal reach may be determined in the same manner. In addition, in the case of the non-reach hit (variation pattern PB1-1), the reach effect is not executed, so only the stop symbol is determined by the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 13A, and the reach type is not determined. Similarly, at the time of non-reach (losing), only a predetermined stop symbol (losing symbol) is determined using the stop symbol determining table for the disconnection, and the reach type is not determined.

  In the present embodiment, it is determined that the SP reach is to be executed on the side of the main board 11 based on the variation patterns (variation patterns PA2-2 and PB2-2), and the reach type of the SP reach is determined on the side of the effect control board 12. It was decided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reach type of SP reach may be determined on the side of the main substrate 11 based on the fluctuation pattern. Specifically, the variation pattern for the first SP reach, the variation pattern for the second SP reach, and the variation pattern for the third SP reach may be provided so as to be distinguishable.

(Mode production)
By the way, in the present embodiment, the mode effect is set on the effect control board 12 side in accordance with the period in which each variation pattern determination table is referred to on the main substrate 11 side. As a method of this control, the information of the referred fluctuation pattern determination table is transmitted from the main board 11 side to the effect control board 12 side, so that the corresponding mode effect is set on the effect control board 12 side. And setting a corresponding mode effect on the side of the effect control board 12 by managing the timing of switching the mode effect for each big hit type, similarly to the switching timing of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. It may be. Note that the mode effect is an effect that indicates a predetermined period (for example, a time-saving state) so as to be identifiable by, for example, setting a background image as a unique background.

  In the present embodiment, a high-speed digestion mode that indicates that the execution time of the variable display is short is set corresponding to the period in which the ultra-shortened table is referenced. In addition, a time-saving mode is set corresponding to the period in which the normal shortening table A and the special table are referred to, indicating that the time-saving control is being performed. Further, a continuation mode is set corresponding to the period in which the normal shortening table B is referred to, which indicates that the period is the time reduction control until the next big hit game state is started. Further, a normal mode is set corresponding to the period in which the normal table is referred to, which indicates that the period is controlled to the normal state. In addition, a special mode indicating that the special mode is different from the normal mode is set corresponding to a period in which the special table is referred to.

  In the present embodiment, the mode effect is executed as the effect mode of the effect corresponding to the period in which each variation pattern determination table is referred to. However, the corresponding effect is limited to the mode effect (background effect). is not. For example, instead of or in addition to the mode effect, the effect of the decorative design may be made to correspond to the period in which each variation pattern determination table is referred to. For example, in the period in which the normal table is referred to (normal mode), the decorative symbol is square, whereas in the period in which the ultra-short table is referred to (high-speed digestion mode), the decorative symbol is elongated vertically. It may be a rectangular shape. Similarly, instead of or in addition to the mode effect, the display mode of the hold display or the active display may be made to correspond to the period in which each variation pattern determination table is referenced. For example, in a period in which the normal table is referred to (normal mode), the hold display and the active display are displayed in a round shape, whereas in a period in which the ultra-short table is referred to (high-speed digestion mode), the hold display and the active display are displayed. The active display may be displayed in a star shape. As described above, the effect mode corresponding to the period in which each variation pattern determination table is referred to is not limited to the mode effect, and at least one of the effect modes such as the mode effect, the decorative pattern, the hold display, and the like, What is necessary is that it corresponds to the period in which the variation pattern determination table is referenced.

(Change display after big hit for each big hit type)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15, an example of an effect performed after the end of the big hit game state for each big hit type will be described in chronological order. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing, in chronological order, an example of a variable display performed after the end of the big hit for each big hit type, and FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of execution of the effect.

  As shown in the upper part of FIG. 14, when the first big hit is won, a V symbol that informs that the first big hit can be specified is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol (see FIG. 15 (A1)). Next, when the big hit game state by the first big hit is completed, the high-speed digestion mode is set as the mode effect in a period (fourth period) in which the first to 30th special figure games are executed (FIG. 15 (A2)). reference). In the high-speed digestion mode, the variable display is completed in a short time by referring to the ultra-shortened table. Further, even in the case of a big hit, the execution time of the variable display is 4 seconds (variation pattern PB1-1), so that the player can be given an elation sensation due to the instant hit. Next, during the period from the 31st to the 100th special figure game is executed, the time reduction mode is set as the mode effect (see FIG. 15 (A3)). In this time-saving mode, the execution time of the variable display is longer than in the high-speed digestion mode but is completed in a shorter time than in the normal mode by referring to the normal shortening table A. Then, when the 100th special figure game is executed, the special table is referred to use the fixed special figure variation time (30 seconds) to enter the continuation mode in the 101st special figure game and thereafter. A short-time continuation notification effect that suggests that an action is to be performed is executed (see FIG. 15 (A4)). Then, in a period in which the special figure game is executed after the 101st time, the continuation mode is set as the mode effect (see FIG. 15 (A5)). In the continuation mode, the frequency of the out-of-reach execution is reduced by referring to the normal shortening table B, and the possibility of a big hit increases when the reach is executed. Thereby, in the continuation mode in which a big hit is expected to be achieved (a mode that continues until the next big hit gaming state is started), the possibility of a big hit when the reach is executed is increased, and a decrease in interest is reduced. Is prevented.

  When the first big hit is won, it is notified that the first big hit is identifiable, so that the time saving control is performed (in the first period) until the next big hit gaming state is started. Can be specified, so that the time reduction continuation notification effect need not be performed. Accordingly, in the 100th special figure game (see FIG. 15 (A4)), similarly to the 31st to 100th special figure games (see FIG. 15 (A3)), the normal shortening table A is referred to and the same effect is produced. May be performed. In this case, the time saving mode and the continuation mode may be realized by a series of the same mode effects. Further, at this time, in the same mode effect, “∞” (infinity) may be displayed as the remaining number of times for which time saving control is performed.

  As shown in the middle or lower part of FIG. 14, when the second big hit or the third big hit is won, an even symbol (or a common mode) of notifying whether it is the second big hit or the third big hit as a stop symbol in a difficult to specify manner. The odd symbols are stopped and displayed (see FIG. 15 (B1)). Next, when the jackpot game state by the second jackpot or the third jackpot ends, in the period (third period) in which the first to twentieth special figure games are executed, the high-speed digestion mode is set as the mode effect ( FIG. 15 (B2)). In the high-speed digestion mode, the variable display is completed in a short time by referring to the ultra-shortened table. Further, even in the case of a big hit, the execution time of the variable display is 4 seconds (variation pattern PB1-1), so that the player can be given an elation sensation due to the instant hit. Next, in the period in which the 21st to 100th special figure games are executed, the time reduction mode is set as the mode effect (see FIG. 15 (B3)). In this time-saving mode, the execution time of the variable display is longer than in the high-speed digestion mode but is completed in a shorter time than in the normal mode by referring to the normal shortening table A. Then, when the 100th special figure game is executed, by referring to the special table, the time saving control is continued in the 101st special figure game and thereafter using the fixed special figure variation time (30 seconds). A short-time continuation stir effect is performed to stir whether or not to perform (see FIG. 15 (A4)). Specifically, for example, as a time reduction continuation effect, an effect is performed in which it is notified whether or not the time reduction control is continued by a player performing a predetermined operation (for example, an operation of pressing the push button 31B). . Note that the result display may be performed along with the execution of the time reduction continuation production or before the execution of the time reduction continuation production. Here, the result display indicates the display of information related to the acquired game value such as the total number of prize balls acquired in the big hit gaming state and the number of consecutive big hits (so-called number of extended play). By performing the result display, it is possible to further enhance the impression that the time-saving control may end. The effect performed as a result of the time-saving continuation stir effect differs depending on whether the jackpot game state is terminated by the second jackpot or the jackpot game state is terminated by the third jackpot.

  After the end of the big hit gaming state by the second big hit, an end notification effect for notifying the end of the time saving control is executed as a result of the time saving continuation provoking effect (see FIG. 15 (α5)). As a result, the time saving control ends in the 100th special figure game, and the special mode is set as the mode effect in a period in which the 101st to 120th special figure games are executed (FIG. 15 (α6)). reference). In this special mode, the execution frequency of the reach effect is higher than in the normal mode by referring to the special table. As a result, it is possible to reduce the disappointment of the player due to the end of the time saving control, and increase the player's expectation. After that, in the period during which the special figure game is executed after the 121st time, the normal mode is set as the mode effect, so that the mode effect returns to the mode effect before being controlled to the big hit game state (FIG. 15 (α7)). reference).

  On the other hand, after the end of the big hitting game state by the third big hit, a continuous notification effect for notifying that the time-saving control is continued is executed as a result of the time-saving continuation provoking effect (see FIG. 15 (β5)). As a result, the time saving control is continued in the 101st and subsequent special figure games, and the continuation mode is set as the mode effect in a period in which the 101st and subsequent special figure games are executed (see FIG. 15 (β6)). ). In the continuation mode, the frequency of the out-of-reach execution is reduced by referring to the normal shortening table B, and the possibility of a big hit increases when the reach is executed. Thereby, in the continuation mode in which a big hit is expected to be achieved (a mode that continues until the next big hit gaming state is started), the possibility of a big hit when the reach is executed is increased, and a decrease in interest is reduced. Is prevented.

  Note that, in FIG. 15 (B4), the case where the 100th special figure game is out of order has been described, so that in the time saving continuation stir effect, if the player operates the push button 31B, it is determined whether the second big hit or the third big hit is achieved. The end notification effect and the continuation notification effect are executed in accordance with (see FIG. 15 (α5) and (β5)). However, in the case where the 100th special figure game is a big hit, when the player operates the push button 31B in the time-saving continuation production effect, the big hit may be suddenly stopped and displayed to notify the big hit. . By doing so, it is possible to give the player who was expecting that the end notification effect or the continuation notification effect to be executed by the time-saving continuous fanning effect to give a surprising feeling and to improve the interest. The effect in the case where the 100th special figure game is a big hit is not limited to this, and a special effect may be separately performed. As a special effect, there is a premiere effect that is not executed in a normal jackpot. By executing such a premiere effect, it is possible to effectively inform the rare phenomenon of hitting the 100th hit.

  Note that, in the special figure game that is executed after the big hit game state by the second big hit or the third big hit ends, the remaining number of times to be reduced in time may be displayed. In this case, after the big hit gaming state by the third big hit ends, the time saving control is actually continued until the next big hit gaming state starts, but after the big hit gaming state by the second big hit ends, the time saving It is assumed that the same number of remaining times as when controlled is displayed. By doing so, it is not possible to determine whether it is the second big hit or the third big hit until the 100th special figure game ends. When the big hit game state by the third big hit ends and the 101st special figure game is started (see FIG. 15 (β6)), “∞” (infinity) is set as the remaining number of times to be reduced in time. It may be displayed.

  As described above, in the first big hit, the V symbol is stopped and displayed, so that the first big hit is notified so as to be specified. Therefore, when the V symbol is stopped and displayed, it is possible to specify that the time saving control is continued for the first period. On the other hand, at the second jackpot or the third jackpot, a common odd symbol or an even symbol (numerical symbol) is stopped and displayed, so that the second jackpot and the third jackpot are notified of difficulty in identification. Therefore, when the numeric symbol is stopped and displayed, it is difficult to specify whether the time saving control is to be continued for the first period or the second period. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the numeric symbol is stopped and displayed (at the time of the second big hit or the third big hit), the period of the high-speed digestion mode (third period) is displayed when the V symbol is stopped and displayed (first time). By shortening the period of the high-speed digestion mode (at the time of a big hit) (fourth period), it is possible to prevent an advantageous state (a state in which time saving is controlled) from giving an impression that it ends earlier.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even in the case of the third big hit, when the second period elapses after the big hit gaming state ends (when the 100 special figure games are completed), the continuation mode is set as the mode effect in the 101st special figure game and thereafter. This is a mode effect that is the same as the mode effect set when the second period has elapsed (100 special figure games have been completed) after the end of the big hit game state at the time of the first big hit. (See FIGS. 15 (A5) and 15 (β6)). Thus, in the third big hit, it is not known when the time saving control is finished until the special figure game is executed 100 times. However, in the 101st special figure game and thereafter, the special figure game after the 101st special figure in the first big hit is performed. Since the mode effect in the same mode as the mode effect of the game is executed, it is understood that the time-saving control is continued until the next big hit game state is started in the same manner as in the first big hit, giving a sense of security to the player. be able to.

  As described above, the continuation mode after the end of the big hit game state by the first big hit (see FIG. 15 (A5)) and the continuation mode after the end of the big hit game state by the third big hit (see FIG. 15 (β6)) Are the same production mode, but may be different. In this case, the game effect of the effect may be changed. For example, in the continuation mode after the end of the big hit game state due to the first big hit, an effect in which the button continuous tap frequently occurs is easily executed, and in the continuation mode after the end of the big hit game state by the second big hit, the effect of storing the meter is easily executed. The content of the production may be made different. Further, in making the content of the effect different, the variation pattern may be made different. Specifically, the variation pattern determination table to be referred to is determined to be different between the continuation mode after the end of the big hit game state by the first big hit and the continuation mode after the end of the big hit game state by the third big hit. The variation patterns may be different.

  In the present embodiment, a special mode is set as a mode effect in a period in which the 101st to 120th special figure games are started after the end of the second jackpot big hit game state, and a special table is referred to in this special mode. By doing so, the execution frequency of the reach effect is higher than in the normal mode, so that disappointment with the end of the time saving control can be reduced, and the player's expectation can be maintained. In the present embodiment, after the big hit game state of the first big hit or the third big hit is ended, a period until the next big hit game state is started is set as a first period in which the time saving control is continued. Therefore, the first period does not end with the specified number of special figure games. However, the first period may end after a specified number of special figure games longer than the second period (for example, 165 times). However, in this case, it is preferable to shift to the normal mode without shifting to the special mode even after the first period ends. By doing so, the special mode can be used as a remedy for the fact that the time saving control has been completed a small number of times (for example, 100 times), and the discouragement of the player can be reduced. it can.

  In this embodiment, when the stop symbol is the V symbol, it is notified that the symbol is the first big hit, and when the stop symbol is the odd symbol or the even symbol (numerical symbol), it is not the first big hit (the second jackpot or the third jackpot). Since the big hit is notified, the first big hit and the big hits (the second big hit and the third big hit) which are not the first big hit are determined based on the stop symbol. However, this determination is not limited to the stop symbol (that is, at the end of the variable display), and may be, for example, a determination in a big hit game state. Hereinafter, this modified example will be described with reference to FIG.

(Modification)
In the modification, a predetermined stop symbol (for example, an odd symbol) can be determined irrespective of the jackpot type. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 16A, for example, when an odd symbol (“1”, “1”, “1”) is stopped and displayed, it is not known which jackpot type of jackpot has been won. Next, as shown in FIG. 16 (2), in the jackpot game state, a suggestion effect indicating whether the won jackpot is the first jackpot or another jackpot (the second jackpot or the third jackpot). Be executed. This suggestion effect is performed in connection with the detection of the player's motion. Specifically, as a suggestion effect, a promotion effect that urges the player to perform an operation (for example, an operation on the push button 31B) is executed, and the fact that the operation of the player is detected indicates that the first big hit has occurred. A successful effect for notifying, or a failure effect for notifying other jackpot is executed. Specifically, when the first big hit has been won, as shown in FIG. 16 (3A), the success of notifying the first big hit in response to the detection of the operation of the player. An effect (for example, “Congratulations!”) Is executed. Then, when the big hit game state ends, the high-speed digestion mode is executed in the first to 30th special figure games as shown in FIG. 16 (4A). On the other hand, when the second big hit or the third big hit is won, as shown in FIG. 16 (3B), in response to the detection of the operation of the player, it is notified that it is not the first big hit. A failure effect (for example, “Sorry!”) Is executed. Then, when the big hit gaming state ends, the high-speed digestion mode is executed in the first to twentieth special figure games as shown in FIG. 16 (4B).

  In the above-described modification, the suggested effect is executed in the big hit game state. However, the suggested effect is not limited to the big hit game state, and may be executed when, for example, time saving is controlled. As an example when the time saving control is performed, it may be performed in the final change (the 100th special figure game) in which the time saving control is performed at the time of the second big hit. In this way, it is possible to maintain an interest in which jackpot is longer over a longer period of time than executing the suggested effect in the jackpot gaming state.

  As described above, according to this modified example, the suggestion effect indicating whether the hit is the first hit or another hit (the second hit or the third hit) is related to the detection of the player's motion. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Note that, in the above-described modified example, the success effect or the failure effect may not necessarily definitively notify whether or not the first big hit is, but may notify the possibility.

  Further, in the above-described modification, the suggested effect may include a plurality of effects including a suggested effect with a low degree of expectation and a suggestive effect with a high degree of expectation. Here, the suggestive effect having a low degree of expectation is an effect in which a failure effect is executed at a high rate in response to detection of a player's operation (eg, an effect prompting “continuous hits”). The high suggestion effect is an effect in which a successful effect is executed at a high rate in response to the detection of the player's operation (for example, an effect prompting “one-shot push”). Further, in the above-described modification, a predetermined stop symbol (for example, an odd symbol) can be determined regardless of the type of the big hit, but the determination ratio may indicate the possibility of the first big hit. . For example, the first stop symbol may have a high possibility of being the first big hit, and the second stop symbol may have a low possibility of being the first big hit. Then, when the first stop symbol having a high possibility of being the first big hit is stopped and displayed, the suggestion effect having a higher expectation is provided than when the second stop symbol having a low possibility of being the first big hit is stopped and displayed. May be executed at a high rate.

  Further, in the above modification, a plurality of timings at which the suggestion effect is executed may be provided. The timing at which the suggested effect is executed may be a plurality of timings in the big hit gaming state, a timing in the big hit gaming state, or a predetermined timing in which the time saving control after the end of the big hit gaming state is performed. Alternatively, a plurality of timings when time saving control is being performed may be used. Further, depending on at what timing the suggested effect is executed, the execution ratio between the successful effect and the failed effect after the suggested effect is performed may be different, or the suggested effect having a high expectation and the low expectation may be different. The execution ratio with the suggested effect may be different.

(Effects of the present embodiment)
As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, as the big hit type, the time saving control is performed in the first period, and the first big hit that can specify that the time saving control is performed in the first period. And the second big hit where the time reduction is controlled in the second period shorter than the first period and it is difficult to specify that the time reduction is controlled in the second period, and the time reduction is controlled in the first period and the time reduction is controlled in the first period. There is a third jackpot that is difficult to identify. Then, after the jackpot game state by the second jackpot or the third jackpot in which it is difficult to specify the period for which the time saving control is performed, a period in which the short special figure fluctuation time is determined by referring to the super-shortening table (high-speed digestion). A third period is set as the period of the mode. Also, after the big hit game state by the first big hit in which the time saving control period can be specified is completed, a short special figure fluctuation time is determined by referring to the super-shortening table (high-speed digestion mode period). Is set as the fourth period. The third period is shorter than the fourth period, and after the third period has elapsed, a long special figure fluctuation time is determined. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from giving an impression that the time saving control is immediately ended even though the period of the time saving control is not known (variable display in the time saving control is immediately ended). In addition, a decrease in interest can be suppressed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 10, after the jackpot gaming state by the second jackpot or the third jackpot, in the third period, the super shortened table is referred to, and in the case of the jackpot, the fluctuation pattern PB1-1 ( 4 seconds) (see FIG. 11A). On the other hand, after the lapse of the third period, PB2-1 (20 seconds) is determined by referring to the normal shortening table A and the like even in the case of a big hit, even if the variation pattern has the shortest special figure variation time. (See FIGS. 11 and 12). For this reason, after the end of the jackpot game state by the second jackpot or the third jackpot, in the third period, the special figure fluctuation time at the time of the big hit is extremely shorter than other periods, and the third hit becomes an immediate hit. A feeling of elation can be given. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 10, after the big hit game state by the first big hit is completed, in the fourth period, the super-shortening table is referred to, and in the case of the big hit, the fluctuation pattern PB1-1 (4 seconds) Is determined (see FIG. 11A). On the other hand, after the lapse of the fourth period, PB2-1 (20 seconds) is determined by referring to the normal shortening table A or the like, even in the case of a big hit, even if the fluctuation pattern has the shortest special figure fluctuation time. (See FIGS. 11 and 12). For this reason, after the big hit game state by the first big hit, the special figure fluctuation time at the time of the big hit in the fourth period is extremely shorter than in the other periods, and it becomes an immediate hit. be able to.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 13A, the stop symbol (big hit symbol) for notifying that it is the first big hit is a V symbol. On the other hand, the stop symbol for notifying the second big hit is an odd symbol or an even symbol (numerical symbol), and the stop symbol for notifying the third big hit is also a numeric symbol. That is, since the stop symbol that reports the second big hit and the third big hit is a common effect mode, it is difficult to determine which of the second big hit and the third big hit is reported by simply displaying the stop symbol. It is. For this reason, by displaying the stop symbol, it is possible to maintain a long interest in which jackpot it is.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 16, the suggestion effect indicating whether the hit is the first hit or another hit (the second hit or the third hit) is used to detect the operation of the player on the push button 31B. Performed in conjunction. In this way, since the suggestion effect indicating which jackpot was made is executed in relation to the motion of the player, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 15, a period within the first period in which the time-saving control is performed at the time of the third big hit and after the end of the big hit gaming state and after the lapse of the second time period (the 101st and subsequent special figure games are executed). Continuation mode is set as a mode effect in the first big hit, which is a first period in which the time saving is controlled at the time of the first big hit, and a period after the second period has elapsed from the end of the big hit gaming state. This is an effect mode common to the mode effect (continuation mode) in (period during which the special figure game is executed after the 101st time). Thus, in the third jackpot, it is not known when the time-saving control will end until the second period elapses (until the special figure game is executed 100 times). Since the mode effect in the same manner as the mode effect when the second period has elapsed is executed, it is understood that the time-saving control is continued until the next big hit game state is started similarly to the first big hit, Can give a sense of security to the person.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 15, after the big hit game state by the second big hit, in the period after the time saving control is completed (period in which the 101st to 120th special figure game is executed), a special mode effect is provided. The mode is set. On the other hand, after the big hit game state by the first big hit or the third big hit, the first period in which the time saving control is performed is completed at a prescribed number of times (for example, 165 times) of the special figure game if the period is longer than the second period. You may do it. However, in this case, even if the first period ends, the mode is shifted to the normal mode without shifting to the special mode. By doing in this way, in the period after the time-saving control is finished after the big hit game state by the second big hit, it is executed in the period after the time-saving control is finished after the big hit game state by the first big hit or the third big hit is finished. A mode effect of a special mode different from the normal mode is executed. Therefore, it is possible to reduce a player's disappointment that the time-saving control is completed in a short period of time due to the second big hit.

(Modified example of characteristic part of the present invention)
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and is shown in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the conventional art. It may have a part of the configuration.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, a big hit may be provided in addition to the first big hit, which can specify that the time-saving control is continued for the first period. Also, as described above, when there are a plurality of big hits that can specify that the time saving control is continued for the first period, the number of the high-speed digestion zones differs depending on the type of these big hits (for example, more than 30 times). ).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, at the second jackpot or the third jackpot, the common numeric symbol (odd symbol or even symbol) is stopped and displayed. Although it is determined that the third big hit is difficult to specify, the third big hit may be specified in the big hit gaming state thereafter. Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, the predetermined notification effect is executed to notify the third big hit, and the time saving control is performed until the big hit gaming state ends and the special figure game is started. The first period may be specified.

  The above embodiment can be applied to gaming machines having various jackpot types. For example, as the big hit type, the first big hit that can be specified to be controlled to be the probability change state (in the first period) until the special figure game is executed 165 times (in the first period) and the special figure game is 100 Until the game is executed twice (in the second period shorter than the first period), the second big hit where it is difficult to specify the time saving control in the second period, and until the special figure game is executed 165 times (the second time). The game machine may be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to the probability change state (in one period) and has a third jackpot that is difficult to specify in the first period. Similarly, in a so-called one and two spec gaming machine, it is possible to specify that the time reduction control is performed as the big hit type until the special figure game is executed 100 times (in the first period) and the first period time reduction control is performed. The first big hit, the time saving control until the special figure game is executed 10 times (in the second period shorter than the first period), the second big hit where it is difficult to specify the time saving control in the second period, and the special figure game The time-saving control may be performed up to 100 times (in the first period), and the time-saving control in the first period may be applied to a gaming machine having a third big hit that is difficult to specify.

(Description of the Means for Solving the Problems and the Effects of the Characteristic Part of the Present Invention)
A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and after the advantageous state ends, a state control unit that is more advantageous than the normal state, for example, a time reduction control, and a variable display that performs variable display. Variable display time determining means for determining a display time, wherein the advantageous state can be controlled to the special state in the first period (see FIG. 14) after the end of the advantageous state, and can be controlled to the special state. It is possible to specify that the period is the first period, for example, it is possible to control to the special state in the first big hit and in the second period (see FIG. 14) shorter than the first period after the end of the advantageous state, It is difficult to specify whether the period in which the state can be controlled is the first period or the second period. For example, it is possible to control the state to the special state in the first period after the end of the advantageous state and the second big hit. It is difficult to specify whether the period in which the state can be controlled is the first period or the second period, for example, a third big hit, and the variable display time determination means is provided after the end of the second big hit or the third big hit. In a third period (see FIG. 14) shorter than the second period (see FIG. 14), the variable display time is set to a first variable of 2 seconds or 4 seconds by referring to, for example, the super-shortening table shown in FIG. The display time is determined, and in the fourth period (see FIG. 14) after the end of the first big hit and longer than the third period, the variable display time is referred to, for example, the super-shortening table shown in FIG. By doing so, the first variable display time of 2 seconds or 4 seconds is determined, and in the period after the end of the second big hit or the third big hit and after the third period has elapsed, the variable display time is set to, for example, , The normal shortening table A shown in FIG. By reference, longer than the first variable display time, to determine the second variable display time for more than 5 seconds, for example. According to such a configuration, after the end of the jackpot game with the jackpot (the second jackpot or the third jackpot) in which the period controlled in the special state is difficult to specify, the period in which the time reduction control is performed is based on the first jackpot that can be specified. The period during which the first variable display time is determined is shorter than after the end of the big hit game. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from giving an impression that the time saving control is immediately terminated even though the period during which the time saving control is not known, and to suppress a decrease in interest.

  The variable display time determining means is configured to determine a period after the end of the second big hit or the third big hit and after the third period has elapsed, and a period after the end of the first big hit and after the fourth period has passed. In the above, the variable display time of the variable display that becomes a big hit is determined to a predetermined time (PB2-1 (20 seconds)) by referring to, for example, the normal shortening table A shown in FIG. Alternatively, in the third period after the end of the third big hit and the fourth period after the end of the first big hit, the variable display time of the variable display that becomes the big hit is obtained by, for example, using the super-shortening table shown in FIG. By reference, the time may be determined to be shorter than the predetermined time (PB1-1 (4 seconds)). According to such a configuration, in the third period after the end of the jackpot game by the second jackpot or the third jackpot or in the fourth period after the end of the jackpot game by the first jackpot, the variable display of the variable display that becomes the jackpot is performed. Since the time is short, it is possible to give the player an elation sensation.

  A first notification effect, such as a V symbol, to notify the first big hit, a second notification effect, to notify the second big hit, and a third notification effect, to notify the third big hit, May be provided, and the second notification effect and the third notification effect may be in a common effect mode such as an odd symbol or an even symbol. According to such a configuration, it is not known which of the second notification effect and the third notification effect is being executed, so that the player's attention to the notification effect can be increased.

  For example, a push button 31B that can detect the action of the player and a suggestion effect suggesting that the first big hit, or the second big hit or the third big hit (see FIG. 16 (2)) And the suggestion effect execution means capable of executing the suggestion effect in association with the detection of the operation of the player by the push button 31B (FIG. 16 (3A), (Refer to (3B)). According to such a configuration, since a suggestion effect indicating which jackpot has been made is executed in relation to the motion of the player, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In accordance with the variable display, for example, there is provided an effect executing means for executing an effect in a predetermined effect mode such as a mode effect. (For example, the continuation mode shown in FIG. 15 (β6)) in the period after the end of the first big hit, in the first period in which the time saving control is possible, and in the period after the second period elapses. An effect (for example, the continuation mode shown in FIG. 15A5) may be executed in a common effect mode. According to such a configuration, if the second period elapses even after the end of the third big hit in which the period of time saving control is not known, the same effect as when the second period elapses after the end of the first big hit Since the effect is executed in the mode, a sense of security can be given to the player.

  In accordance with the variable display, for example, there is provided an effect executing means for executing an effect in a predetermined effect mode such as a mode effect. For example, the special mode shown in FIG. 15 (α6) is executed in an effect mode different from the effect (for example, the normal mode) in the period after the end of the first big hit or the third big hit and after the time saving control ends. You may do it. According to such a configuration, even if the time-saving control ends in a short time due to the second big hit, the subsequent effect is controlled to the first big hit or the third big hit and the time-saving control ends. Since it is executed in a different presentation mode, it is possible to reduce the player's disappointment that the time-saving control is completed in a short period of time.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 11 ... Main board 12 ... Effect control board 100 ... Game control microcomputer 120 ... Effect control CPU

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
After the end of the advantageous state, state control means that can be controlled to a special state more advantageous than the normal state,
Variable display time determining means for determining a variable display time for performing variable display,
In the advantageous state,
A first advantageous state that can be controlled to the special state in a first period after the end of the advantageous state, and that a period that can be controlled to the special state is the first period;
The special state can be controlled in the second period shorter than the first period after the end of the advantageous state, and the period in which the special state can be controlled is either the first period or the second period. A second advantageous state in which it is difficult to identify
A third state in which it is possible to control to the special state in the first period after the end of the advantageous state, and it is difficult to specify whether the period in which the special state can be controlled is the first period or the second period. There is an advantageous state,
The variable display time determining means,
Determining a variable display time as a first variable display time in a third period shorter than the second period after the end of the second advantageous state or the third advantageous state;
Determining a variable display time as the first variable display time in a fourth period longer than the third period after the end of the first advantageous state;
In a period after the end of the second advantageous state or the third advantageous state and after the elapse of the third period, the variable display time is determined to be a second variable display time longer than the first variable display time. Do
A gaming machine characterized by that: